David Gardiner owns and runs Naas Physiotherapy Cinic. In 1997 David completed a four year degree in Physiotherapy at Trinity College Dublin. Following that he went on to do a full time Masters in Sports Medicine under Professor Moira O’ Brien, again at Trinity College. David subsequently joined Naas Physiotherapy Clinic and in 2000 he took over the clinic. David also has a physiotherapy clinic in Blessington, Co. Wicklow and now lectures on the master course at Trinity College. His special interests are Practical Orthopaedic Medicine and Foot Biomechanics and Orthotic Prescription.

Caitlin Gardiner qualified with a Bachelor of Science: Physiotherapy in 1997 from Trinity College Dublin. Her hospital experience from the Mater Misercordiae Hospital Dublin and Tallaght Hospital Dublin covered a wide number of specialties including Orthopaedic In/Out patients. Caitlin has worked in a number of private practices in Dublin and joined Naas Physiotherapy Clinic in 2001. Her special interests include Chronic Low Back Pain and Core Stability. Caitlin has qualified as a Stott Pilates Instructor.

Caroline graduated with a Physiotherapy Honours degree from the University of Ulster in 1998 and then completed her Masters in Sports Medicine at Trinity College Dublin. Since then she has worked with a variety of sporting organisations including Manchester United FC, The FAI (Ireland), The FA (England) and The British Olympic Association. Caroline is currently the Senior Physiotherapist to the Northern Ireland Men’s National Soccer Team. She attained a Postgraduate Certificate in Manual Therapy from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2006 and is a member of the Manipulative Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in the UK and the Irish equivalent. Caroline has had 3 published research articles in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. She is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and has Level 3 Sports Physiotherapy Accreditation.

Kishan graduated from the University of Cape Town, South Africa in 2004. He worked at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (the biggest hospital in the world) in areas such as Paediatric & Neonatal ICU, Adult Neurology, Orthopaedics and Out Patients.

Kishan is a Chartered Physiotherapist registered with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists [ISCP] and joined Naas Physiotherapy in 2008. Kishan has been awarded a post-graduate qualification in Manual Therapy.

Kishan also teaches Pilates at the clinc. He has completed the Stott Essential, Intermediate and Advanced Mat Courses as well as the Stott Essential and Intermediate Reformer Course. Kishan teaches classes as well as individual [1-1] sessions with a clientele ranging from the severely injured to high end sportsmen and women.

Kishan also has an interest in Paediatrics and currently works with several children with conditions ranging from cerebral palsy, global developmental delay and biomechanical problems. Kishan has completed postgraduate courses in Dry Needling (acupuncture) as well as exercise therapy.

Kishan is a keen sportsman. He has competed at high levels in rugby, football, squash and cricket. Kishan is also a keen cyclist and has completed various cycling sportive, duathlons and adventure races.

Laura Ward graduated with a physiotherapy honours degree from Brunel University in 2006. Her experience includes general medical in Mullingar Hospital, before starting in private practice where she has been working for the past four years. Her interests include sports injuries, women’s health and core stability. Laura has completed post graduate courses in dry needling and is a STOTT Pilates instructor. Laura has worked with a number of GAA and Rugby teams. Laura joined the team at Naas Physiotherapy Clinic in May 2010.

Eimear is a fully qualified and licenced Chartered Physiotherapist. She obtained her degree from Kings College London, after studying Anatomy in NUI Galway for 4 years, where she gained first class honours. Post qualification Eimear has worked as a junior physiotherapist in Guys and St Tomas NHS Trust in London where she gained experience in all NHS departments, in particular acute neuro rehabilitation, intensive care treatment, elective orthopaedics, and back stability, fracture clinic and gym based musculoskeletal rotations. Eimear's main interest is in musculoskeletal injuries and sports rehabilitation. She gained great experience during her time in London working alongside numerous teams- 4 seasons with various hurling and gaelic football teams, 3 years with Crystal Palace Academy teams and 2 seasons with the London Exiles Rugby club. Eimear is also qualified for acupuncture and biomechanical evaluation and sports. Eimear joined Naas Physiotherapy Clinic in May 2010.

Thomas graduated from UCD in 2002 with a BSc (hons) degrees in Physiotherapy. He has worked in Limerick Regional hospital and St. Vincents hospital in Dublin. His work there incorporated covering orthopaedic clinics and out-patients as well as being a clinical tutor for UCD for 3 years. He has also worked for 3 years in 2 private practices. His postgrad training is in foot biomechanics, manual therapies (NAGs and SNAGs) and he is currently completing a diploma in orthopaedic medicine in UCD. He is set to start a manual therapy masters in Perth in the next few months. Thomas is heavily involved in sports and has been pitch physiotherapist for Parkmore Rugby Club in Terenure,Dublin as well as Kilmacud Crokes senior/intermediate Football teams. His main interests are sports medicine and exercise therapy/functional rehabilitation. Tomas joined Naas physiotherapy in May 2010.

Jonathan graduated with an honours degree from Brunel University in London in 2008. Since then he has been working in private practice mainly in the area of Sports Injury Rehabilitation. Jonathan has been physiotherapist to a number of GAA teams and with Leixlip United AFC. He is also working with the FAI and the Deaf Ireland Soccer Team in preparation for the Deaf Olympics in Tapei in August 2010. Jonathan joined Naas Physiotherapy Clinic in October 2009.

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Theresa qualified in 2001 as a sports massage therepist. Since then has been doing massage for many local GAA clubs including Ellistown, Suncroft, Eadestown, and Suncroft. Theresa has worked with Kildare senior and U21 GAA teams and Longford GAA. She has also worked with Leinster rugby. Theresa has been a massage thereapist with Naas Physiotherapy Clinic since 2003.

Eadaoin is practising Pilates for 30 years. She is teaching full-time for the last eight years. Eadaoin's background is in Professional Dance and gymnastics. She has trained in the STOTT PILATES method and is currently our sole Reformer instructor. Eadaoin is also a Massage Therapist within the clinic.

Adrienne Horan joined Naas Physiotherapy Cinic in July 2007 as a receptionist. In addition to working in reception she is also our practice manager.

Michelle is a receptionist in our Naas Clinic.